The Susie Tompkins Buell Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Francisco, California · EIN 77-0266801 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$396K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
89% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Wine & Blue Education Fund | Cleveland, OH | National network of women to support diverse library shelves for children to promote books that discuss diversity, equity and inclusion | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | To provide comprehensive reproductive health care services, advocate for public policies and ensure access to services and provide sex… | $50,000 |
| Global Press Institute | Washington, DC | Build representative newsrooms that put local women journalists at the forefront of advancing narrative change | $50,000 |
| Remake | San Francisco, CA | To get women in the clothing industry paid fairly | $25,000 |
| Voto Latino Foundation | Washington, DC | Educates and empowers a new generation of latino voters | $25,000 |
| Vote Mama Foundation | Amityville, NY | Break the structural barriers moms face while running for office, normalize mothers of young children running for office, and equip… | $25,000 |
| Voteamerica Inc | San Francisco, CA | Uses technology to simplify political engagement and increase voter turnout. | $25,000 |
| Spark Reproductive Justice Now | Atlanta, GA | Womens healthcare, education and advocacy with an emphasis on queer youth and adults of color | $15,000 |
| Detroit People's Platform | Detroit, MI | Provide resources to relieve the poor, the distress and the under-privileaged on our community | $15,000 |
| Black Leaders Organizing Communities (Bloc) | Milwaukee, WI | Ensure a high quality of life for black communities in wisconsin | $15,000 |
| Make the Road States-Pa | Brooklyn, NY | Support communities, reduce oppression and discrimination and help individuals, families and communities to thrive. | $15,000 |
| Mothering Justice | Detroit, MI | Organize a diverse leadership of mothers throughout michigan to represent their collective interest | $15,000 |
| We Are Down Home | Greensboro, NC | Focus on small town and rural organizing specifically building multi racial base reflective of demographics of the counties and state | $15,000 |
| Poder in Action | Phoenix, AZ | Training under represented, low income arizonans to engage stakeholders in meaningful dialogue from collaborative partnerships and take… | $15,000 |
| Asian Community Development Council | Las Vegas, NV | To improve the general well-being and education of the asian pacific islander and other ethnic communities; and promote, foster, champion… | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Conservation Voices-Wisconsin Native Vote Program | Madison, WI | To educate citizens and organizations in the techniques of effective participation in government to further conservation goals. | $10,000 |
| Arizona Coalition for Change | Phoenix, AZ | Empowers everyday people to transform their community through building civic power, just and equitable schools and safer neighborhoods | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania Stands Up Institute | Lancaster, PA | Develop transformative leaders in our own neightborhoods to create a multi-racial democracy and build power for working people | $10,000 |
| Women for Women International | Washington, DC | Provide training for women to generate income, improve health, and influence decisions. | $720 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $395,720 | 19 |
| 2022 | $385,680 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542799349100334
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0266801
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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